Margaret M. Garabedian

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Margaret was born in North Adams, daughter of Emil and Margaret (Klein) Schneider. She graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga, Tenn., and the former Becker Junior College, Worcester. She resided in Paxton for 60 years. She worked at Worcester County National Bank and for her family business, Garabedian Plumbing, for many years. Margaret was a charter member of the Germania Social Club of Worcester and Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Acton. She enjoyed her family, traveling, gardening and volunteer work at Fairlawn Hospital. Her husband of 46 years, Peter Garabedian, died in 1993. She leaves two sons, Peter and his wife Patty Garabedian of Worcester, and Robert Garabedian of Fresno, Calif.; a daughter, Karen Garabedian of Paxton; two grandchildren, Patrick Garabedian and his wife Cara of Rutland and Michael Garabedian of Melrose; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Chase Garabedian of Rutland; two sisters, Katherine "Kitty" Metzler and Ella Bulka, both of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service was held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel with burial in Hope Cemetery, both in Worcester. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or a charity of choice. (NordgrenMemorialChapel.com)